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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.23, 155.87 and 99.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.23, 155.87 and 99.35 is: 136.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.23 : 155.87 = 99.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.23/155.87 = 99.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.23x = 155.87 × 99.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.23x = 15,485.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,485.19/113.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.76

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